Mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton was terrific as Marcellina, hilariously dominating her scenes and singing with a big, beautiful voice…

Barton is a warm, smiling, effervescent presence with a uniquely colored instrument...she delivered the songs with unerring style and self-aware humor…

Luxury casting… When she finally does have her moment – in the final act when she reveals Iago's subterfuge with the handkerchief – it really counts for something…